Gonzo Recipe
hatch green chili verde, roasted bacon-scallion aioli, pepper-candied bacon, pretzel-cheese-jalapeño bun
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Ingredients
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Hatch Green Chili Verde
Roasted Bacon-Scallion Aioli
Pepper-Candied Bacon
Pretzel-Cheese-Jalapeño Bun
Method
Prepare the Chili Verde
- 1
Roasting the Chilies
Roast the Hatch green chilies and tomatillos under the broiler until charred. Peel and chop them.
- 2
Cooking the Verde
In a pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the roasted chilies, tomatillos, vegetable broth, lime juice, salt, and cumin. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Make the Bacon-Scallion Aioli
- 3
Mixing the Aioli
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, chopped scallions, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Prepare the Pepper-Candied Bacon
- 4
Cooking the Bacon
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix brown sugar and black pepper. Coat the bacon strips with the mixture and bake until crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
Prepare the Pretzel-Cheese-Jalapeño Bun
- 5
Assembly
- 6
Combining the Ingredients
On each pretzel bun, spread a generous amount of the roasted bacon-scallion aioli, top with pepper-candied bacon, and spoon over the hatch green chili verde. Serve immediately.